Index of English words, starting with "de"

(1) - Defend (v. t.) To deny the right of the plaintiff in regard to (the suit, or the wrong charged); to oppose or resist, as a claim at law; to contest, as a suit.
(2) - Defend (v. t.) To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies.
(3) - Defend (v. t.) To prohibit; to forbid.
(4) - Defend (v. t.) To ward or fend off; to drive back or away; to repel.

(1) - Defendable (a.) Capable of being defended; defensible.

(1) - Defendant (n.) A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff.
(2) - Defendant (n.) One who defends; a defender.
(3) - Defendant (a.) Making defense.
(4) - Defendant (a.) Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.

(1) - Defender (n.) One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator.